Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range

Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.

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Step by step walk

This route needs several days, find the details below:

1. S
   

   Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron

   6.21 km 760 m 12 m

   First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.

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2. 2

   Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (2) Pointe de Chauvet and Lac Noir

   5.56 km 673 m 674 m

   A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.

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3. 3
   

   Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset

   17.13 km 748 m 1,452 m

   The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.

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4. 4

   Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base

   14.93 km 734 m 1,007 m

   Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.

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5. E

   Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche

   13.65 km 1,170 m 1,122 m

   Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.

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